Janette Wilson Pledger, 75, of Pace, Florida passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was born, October 24, 1939 in Mena. Janette grew up in Nashville, graduating from Nashville High School in 1957 and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, in 1961. Janette was a lifelong educator and librarian, teaching in various schools throughout her tenure. Janette enjoyed many hobbies but none surpassed her love of a playing a good card game, preferably bridge or canasta, reading a great book or watching Arkansas football! Janette was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Janie (Woodruff) Wilson, both long time residents of Nashville and the love of her life, Edward “Tally” Pledger. Janette and Tally were married for 46 years, from August 16, 1964, until his death on December 3, 2010.
Janette is survived by two children, her son, Thomas Pledger of Tampa, Florida and her daughter, Tracy Davis (Trey) and three grandchildren, Michele Pledger, Tanner Pledger and Paxton Davis all of Pace, Florida. She is survived by her aunt, Carolyn Ellis of Nashville, and an uncle, Phil Wilson and wife, Virginia of Fayetteville, and many family and friends that loved her.
A memorial service will be held, October 9, 2015 at the First Methodist Church, Nashville. Visitation is at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.